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Nuggets Look to Cement Home Court Dominance Against Visiting Kings

As the Denver Nuggets prepare to host the Sacramento Kings at Ball Arena, fans can anticipate a game where recent trends and home-court advantage may play significant roles. The Nuggets have been showcasing their prowess on the court, coming off a strong performance against the Golden State Warriors with a 120-114 victory. This win reflects their solid season record of 22 wins and only 10 losses.


SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 2: Domantas Sabonis #10 of the Sacramento Kings shoots the ball during the game against the Denver Nuggets on December 2, 2023 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

The team's offensive efficiency has been impressive, with an offensive rating of nearly 120 points per possession in their last game against the Warriors. Their ability to convert scoring opportunities was evident as they shot 49 percent from the field and an exceptional 41 percent from beyond the arc. The Nuggets also demonstrated their defensive capabilities by limiting their opponents to an offensive rating slightly lower than theirs.


Moreover, Denver's ability to control the paint was on display as they scored 44 points in that area while grabbing ten offensive rebounds leading to second-chance points. Their bench contributed significantly less compared to Golden State's but this did not deter them from securing a win.


SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 2: Malik Monk #0 of the Sacramento Kings dribbles the ball during the game against the Denver Nuggets on December 2, 2023 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

In contrast, during their away game against Charlotte Hornets, Denver showcased resilience with a seven-point margin victory despite scoring fewer points overall (102-95). They maintained defensive intensity by holding Charlotte to under one point per possession defensively and displayed balanced offense with contributions across the board.


The upcoming match presents another opportunity for Denver Nuggets fans to witness their team's continued success at Ball Arena. With recent performances indicating strong offense coupled with reliable defense, expectations are high for another dominant display on home turf.


SACRAMENTO, CA - DECEMBER 2: Reggie Jackson #7 of the Denver Nuggets shoots the ball during the game against the Sacramento Kings on December 2, 2023 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)

Fans can catch all of this action live on February 15th at Ball Arena or tune into ALT channel 681 for local broadcasts starting at 02:00 AM UTC (February 14th at local time).

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